Iceland Cruises with Princess Cruises

Why Iceland Is One of Princess Cruises’ Most Compelling Routes

Princess Cruises sends three of its ships — Regal Princess, Caribbean Princess and Sky Princess — to Iceland and the North Atlantic, with sailings ranging from 10 to 28 nights and a median voyage of 18 nights. The itineraries split into two broad shapes: round-Britain and British Isles sailings that call at Reykjavík as a highlight, and longer transatlantic crossings that thread across the North Atlantic between the UK and North America. The majority are one-way voyages — 13 of the 59 sailings — so it is worth checking your disembarkation port before you book, and knowing that we can arrange the return flight or train journey as part of the same booking.

Where Do These Sailings Go?

Round Britain, the British Isles and Iceland

The largest share of sailings covers the United Kingdom and British Isles regions, departing from Southampton and spending time along the British coastline before pushing north to Iceland. These are the most accessible voyages for most UK travellers — you can drive or take the train to Southampton, board the ship the same day, and be well into the North Atlantic within a couple of days. Cruises from Southampton don’t get much more dramatic than these northern routes, and British Isles cruises from the UK give you a genuine taste of home waters before the scenery turns volcanic. If you want a shorter taster of sailing from the same port, our short break sailings from Southampton are worth a look too.

Transatlantic Sailings via Iceland

The single biggest group is the transatlantic crossings — six sailings in total — which pass through or near Iceland on their way between Europe and North America. These end at New York or Boston, making them genuinely one-way voyages. If you disembark in the United States, you will need a flight home; we can book that, along with any hotels on either side and your transfers, as one package. For anyone who has dreamed of the great crossing but wants something more eventful than open water, a transatlantic route via Iceland offers both. See our full transatlantic cruises page for more on this style of voyage.

Arctic Sailings

One sailing reaches into Arctic waters — ideal if you want the remotest and most dramatic of the northern routes. These voyages appeal to travellers looking for landscapes beyond the usual, and if you’re open to combining Iceland with the far north, our Arctic cruises from the UK page and Northern Lights cruises for 2027 are worth exploring alongside this one. For the broader picture of Iceland across all cruise lines, our Iceland cruises destination page covers the full range.

Which Ships Sail to Iceland with Princess Cruises?

Regal Princess

Regal Princess carries the most Iceland sailings — 8 departures. This is a Royal-class ship built for 4,250 guests across 19 decks, with the Princess Theater, Vista Lounge and a multi-level atrium forming its social core. Dining ranges from the Salty Dog Gastropub and Crown Grill steakhouse to the International Café, which stays open around the clock — useful on northern sailings where you might be on deck late watching the light. MedallionClass technology means OceanNow delivery brings food and drinks to wherever you are on board, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat gives you a quieter place to take in the scenery.

Cabin grades on Regal Princess run as follows:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², available across decks 9 to 14, giving you flexibility over your deck position
• Ocean-view cabin O6 — 20.9 m², noticeably more spacious than the inside option, with a window to the sea
• Deluxe Balcony cabin D4 (aft) — approximately 22.5–29 m², the most spacious deluxe balcony on board
• Penthouse Suite S3 — approximately 54.5–63.4 m², considerably more spacious than the mini-suites

Caribbean Princess

Caribbean Princess accounts for 5 sailings to Iceland. This modified Grand-class ship carries nearly 900 balcony staterooms and runs MedallionClass wristband technology so you can order drinks to any corner of the ship. Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria and Movies Under the Stars are among the headline onboard experiences, and The Princess Theater hosts lavish Broadway-style productions. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat tops the ship for peaceful relaxation — a welcome option after a long day in Reykjavík.

Cabin grades on Caribbean Princess:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.1 m², with middle deck positions on decks 10–12 offering calmer motion and central lift access
• Sea-view cabin OC — 16.6 m², with an unobstructed window to the sea
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 25.2 m², with a private balcony giving direct access to fresh air and views
• Grand Suite S1 — approximately 118.6 m², the most spacious suite on board — more than twice the size of the Owner’s Suite

Sky Princess

Sky Princess sails 2 Iceland departures. Its headline statistic is that 81% of cabins have a private balcony — one of the highest ratios in the Princess fleet, and a genuine advantage when you are sailing through dramatic northern scenery. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat offers private cabanas, spa treatments and light meals on a dedicated sun deck, while Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Chef’s Table Lumiere with galley tour, and Movies Under the Stars cover the dining and evening entertainment.

Cabin grades on Sky Princess:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², with middle to upper deck positions reducing ship motion
• Premium Ocean-view cabin O5 — 16.0 m², with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that flood the cabin with natural light
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², more spacious than standard balcony cabins with a larger outdoor area
• Sky Suite S0 — 160.4 m², with 2 completely separate bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms — the most distinctive layout on board

Where Do Princess Iceland Cruises Depart From?

Most sailings leave from either Southampton or Reykjavík, with one departure from Copenhagen. Southampton sailings are the no-fly option for most of Britain — you can reach the port by road or rail and board directly. One-way sailings ending at Reykjavík, New York or Boston will require a flight home; we can add that, plus any hotels and transfers, to your booking. Princess Cruises from Southampton are worth browsing if you want to narrow by departure port.

Are There Any Deals on Princess Iceland Sailings?

A number of these sailings are currently reduced — up to 5% off the price previously listed for that cabin grade, with most discounted sailings sitting at around 5% off. It is a modest saving rather than a headline discount, but on a longer 18- or 28-night voyage it can make a meaningful difference to the overall cost. Prices start at £1,238 pp* for the sailings. Fare types such as early-saver rates and last-minute offers appear from time to time; our team can tell you what is live when you call.

Make It a Complete Holiday

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st can build everything around your sailing. Whether you are joining the ship in Southampton with no flight needed, or flying to Reykjavík or Copenhagen to embark, our team puts flights, hotels, transfers, tours and insurance together as a Cruise1st Package — one booking, one point of contact. We are ABTA and ATOL protected, and rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews. 2027 sailings from Southampton are already bookable, and our world cruises from Southampton page is worth a look if you want to go further. We also cover a range of New York cruises from Southampton if the transatlantic option appeals beyond Princess.

Looking at Other Iceland and Northern Cruises?

If you want to compare Iceland sailings across all cruise lines, our Iceland cruises page covers the wider market. For fly-cruise options to Iceland specifically, see Iceland fly-cruises. Cheap British Isles cruises are worth a look if you want something closer to home, and Norwegian Fjords cruises offer a similar northern atmosphere if Iceland is not the right fit. You can also browse the full Princess Cruises fleet for other destinations and all cruises if you are still deciding on the right region.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.